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Destination Everest Region
Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip
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Duration 12 Days
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Activities Trekking
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Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge
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Max altitude 5360 m
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Group Size 1-10 Pax
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Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Highlights of Budget Everest Base Camp Trek

Trek to the foot of breathtaking Everest, the world’s highest mountain.
Set out on challenging hikes to Kala Pattar, Nangkartshang Peak. and Everest Base Camp.
Explore Sherpa villages and the ancient Thami and Tengboche monasteries.
Visit a school established by Sir Edmund Hillary in the mountain village of Khumjung.
Explore some of the world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley.

Overview of Budget Everest Base Camp Trek

Budget Everest Base Camp Trek package costs will range from $850 to $1,200 per person, depending on group size and exact inclusions. The price generally covers major expenses like permits, flights to Lukla, accommodation, and meals, but excludes personal costs like tips, gear, and extra amenities.

A guided, 12-day EBC trek package generally includes the trek package (Meals and Lodging included) $850-$1,200 per person. It varies by group size and agency. The price covers basic teahouse lodging and meals during the trek.

Domestic Flights(Round Trip Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) will be $450-$550. A major fixed cost, sometimes included in the package price. Sagarmatha National Park and Local Permit price is $60 per person. These permits are mandatory for Everest Budget Trek.

Everest Base Camp Budget Trek include a guide and a shared porter(one porter for two trekkers). The personal Expenses, it comes approximately $200-$300+ for hot showers, Wi-Fi, charging electronics, snacks, and tips.

Travel Insurance will be $100-$200. It is mandatory; and must include high-altitude helicopter rescue coverage up to 6,000m. Hence, the total estimated budget including extra personal funds will be $1,570-$2,410 per person.

Trek in the Off Season Prices are often lower during the winter (December-February), and monsoon (June-August) seasons, though weather conditions are more challenging.

Avoid buying bottled water (use a purification system like water purification tablets to treat boiled or tap water), hot showers, and Wi-Fi services, as these costs increase significantly with altitude.

Eat local means stick to the traditional Nepali meal, Dal Bhat, which is typically more affordable and often comes with unlimited refills, providing excellent energy for the trek.

Rent gear, instead of buying new equipment like rent a sleeping bag, down jacket, and trekking poles in Kathmandu for a fraction of the cost.

Join a group trek package often results in a lower per-person cost compared to a private, and solo trek. Book a budget-friendly Everest Base Camp trek with Mount Everest Trekking-a reliable trek company in Nepal. We at Mission Eco Trek offers cheap Everest Base Camp Trek at budget price with fixed departure dates in 2026/2027.

Budget Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Phakding(2650m, 8km, 4 hours) via Lukla(2800m, 40 min flight)
Day 02: Phakding to Namche bazaar(3,440m, 12km, 6 hours)
Day 03: Acclimatization and exploration day
Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3,870m, 10km, 6 hours)
Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,400m, 11km, 6 hours)
Day 06: Acclimatization day in Dingboche
Day 07: Dingboche to Lobuche(4,900m, 12km, 7 hours)
Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m) and EBC(5364m, 15km, 8 hours)
Day 09: Gorakshep to Kalapatthar(5,545m) and to Pheriche(4,320m, 13km, 6 hours)
Day 10: Pheriche to Namche(3,440m, 15km, 8 hours)
Day 11: Namche to Lukla(2,800m, 16km, 7 hours)
Day 12: Lukla to Kathmandu(1350m, 35 minute)

Detail Itinerary of Budget Everest Base Camp Trek

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Day 01: Kathmandu to Phakkding(2650m, 8km, 4 hours) via Lukla(2800m, 40 min flight)

You’ll be picked up at your hotel after breakfast and transferred to airport for an amazing flight to Lukla. Greeted by Kongde’s towering peak, we’ll begin our moderate trek to Phakding where we spend our first night.

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Day 02: Phakding to Namche bazaar(3,440m, 12km, 6 hours)

Breakfast and trek for 6 to 7 hours through villages, forest and along the banks of river to Namche Bazaar-gateway to Mount Everest.

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Day 03: Acclimatization and exploration day

Brekfast and acclimatize hike to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village and return to Namche for overnight stay.

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Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3,870m, 10km, 6 hours)

The epic peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku greet us as we climb the hill from Namche Bazaar and embark on the generally flat trail to Tengboche. Every twist in the trail will bring scenery more stunning than the last. We’ll pass Kyangjuma and Sansa, cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi, and make a gradual descent to Phunki Tenga. From here it’s a steep climb to Tengboche, home of the famous monastery and spectacular surrounding views.

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Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,400m, 11km, 6 hours)

Morning views around the Tengboche monastery will be unforgettable, as well as a slice of apple pie from the local bakery. Our trail descends into the Imja valley, with stunning up-close views of Ama Dablam at our side. Approaching Dengboche, an amazing patchwork of terraced fields of potato, barley, and buckwheat nestled between soaring mountains unfolds. Our winding trail hugs the hillside above this pastoral scene on our gentle descent into Dengboche.

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Day 06: Acclimatization day in Dingboche

This is another scheduled rest day on the trek and will assist your fitness and oxygen intake at the higher altitudes to follow. An enjoyable 3-4 hrs side walk, 400m climb to Nangkartshang Gompa, on the ridge north of Dingboche village can be the best choice. This vintage point offers Mt. Makalu (8,463m) fifth highest Mountain in the world to the east and awesome view of Mt. Ama Dablam and valley floor. If you have more energy, continue to Nagarjune Hill summit (5090m) for additional adventure and thrill. Return from the rarefied air to Dingboche for the night.

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Day 07: Dingboche to Lobuche(4,900m, 12km, 7 hours)

Brekfast and trek for 6-7 hours to Lobuche via Dugla, stopping for lunch.

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Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m) and EBC(5364m, 15km, 8 hours)

Breakfast and trek for 6 hours via Khumbu glaciers.

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Day 09: Gorakshep to Kalapatthar(5,545m) and to Pheriche(4,320m, 13km, 6 hours)

An early morning wake up and the challenge of your life awaits today. The two hour climb to Kala Pattar will be the ultimate test of endurance on this journey. Arriving at the top of the famed black rock as the sun rises will be a personal achievement to go down in the record books, with an amazing panorama of the region as a reward. After returning for breakfast in Gorak Shep, we’ll begin our return journey to Pheriche.

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Day 10: Pheriche to Namche(3,440m, 15km, 8 hours)

Coming down from the altitude will be a great relief, as if a giant weight has been lifted off your shoulders. The scenery on the return will take on a different appearance as well – as you pass each amazing vista you’ll want to savor them for the last time. The speed of descent will vary according to our condition, but you’ll be amazed at how the environment changes as we travel from rocky glacial terrain to verdant hillsides.

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Day 11: Namche to Lukla(2,800m, 16km, 7 hours)

The final descent to Lukla is steep and rocky, but the oxygen-rich air will bring great comfort. Descending into the lush jungles against the roar of the Dudh Koshi below, we’ll leave the Himalayan giants behind us and stop for our final rest in Lukla.

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Day 12: Lukla to Kathmandu(1350m, 35 minute)

A morning flight will bring you back to Kathmandu. You’ll be escorted from airport to your hotel. Enjoy the sights and sounds of bustling Thamel for the evening and reminisce upon an amazing journey.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

  • Airport transfer – hotel/airport/hotel
  • Twin sharing standard hotel accommodation on BB basis in Kathmandu before and after trek we can book as per your request.
  • Round Trip Flight cost – Lukla/Kathmandu/Lukla of client and guide.
  • Basic twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
  • 3 times meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
  • English Speaking guide and all his expenses during the trek like flight, insurance, salary, meals and accommodation.
  • All Trekking permit – Sagarmatha National Park Fee, Local government tax and TIMS card.
  • All government taxes, vat, company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Travel Insurance in case of emergency for rescue and other medication.
  • Nepal visa fee
  • All kind of hot and cold drinks – coke, fanta, beer, whisky, bottle of water, hot water, tea, coffee etc.
  • All personal trekking equipments like down jacket and sleeping bag etc.
  • Porter to carry your backpack/luggage.
  • Tips for guide and porter
  • Personal expenses like wifi, hot shower, telephone, battery charge fee
  • Upgraded lodge accommodation like room with private toilet and bathroom.
  • All the cost not mention on above cost includes
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Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Budget Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek Accommodation

Everest Base Camp Trek accommodation will be basic tea houses for boarding/lodging.This is the most popular style of trekking to Everest Base Camp and simply involves trekking from teahouse to teahouse. Teahouses are essentially small hotels find in local villages that offer both a place to sleep as well as home cooked meals. Rooms are typically shared with 2 trekkers in a room. Bathrooms are shared as well and in the Everest Base Camp Trek, the lodges usually have running cold water and western style toilets. Also the hot shower is also available but it need to pay extra cost for it.

In some of the villages on the trek, it may be possible to have a private room with an extra cost and we will do our best to arrange that. However, during busy times of the year there is a limited amount of lodging available in some of the villages so it’s generally impossible to arrange private rooms. This is the case even if you’re willing to pay extra since the tea house owners will not give out a private room if it means someone else goes without a room.


Everest Base Camp Trek Meals/Food

Trekkers can choose a meal/food from the menus at the tea houses. Typical meals on EBC trek includes omelets, toast, boiled eggs, noodle soup, fried rice, macaroni, momo, vegetarian curries, pizza or chow mein. The traditional Nepali Dal Bhat which consists of rice, lentils, and a vegetable is all you can eat and always a good choice. Meat on the mountain is not hygienic and we suggest trekkers stick with vegetarian options.

There is not a problem for vegetarian food and in fact we recommend that everyone stick with a vegetarian diet on the trek as the local meat is not refrigerated properly. If you have special dietary requirements just let us know and we will make sure to assist with the proper menu.


Everest Base Camp Trek Weather/Temperature

Weather/Temperature in Summer Everest Base Camp trek in June, July, and August have the hottest temperature.The temperature in the daytime in Everest is between 20 to 25 degree centigrade. The maximum temperature is found in the month of June and July. The nighttime temperatures in Everest during the summer is high too. The lowest that the temperature gets in the night time is -3 degree centigrade and a maximum of 5 degrees. The temperature in the months of June and July are pretty similar.

Weather/Temperature in Autumn in Everest Base Camp Trek lasts from the end of September to the November. This is the part of the year when the cold starts to set in the Everest. The maximum daytime temperature starts to go down from 20 degrees in September and falls to 12 degrees in November. The sun will not be as warm as that in the summers, but that is expected. In September the average nighttime temperature is almost 3 degrees. This starts to fall down and reach in between -7 to – 15 degrees in November.

Weather/Temperature in Winter Everest Base Camp Trek in December, January and February.The coldest of all the months throughout the year, winter at Everest is severely cold and poses challenges to the interested people. The average temperature during the daytime in the Everest winters is 8 degree centigrade. There is not a lot of difference in the temperature in December, January as well as February. All three months are equally cold. Nighttime is when the temperature falls down drastically. The nighttime temperatures around -7 degrees but it can go as low as -15 degrees.

Weather/Temperature in Spring March/April/ May a perfect time to enjoy Everest. The daytime temperature in March is around 12 degrees. This temperature goes up to 15-16 degrees in the month of April and peaks to almost 20 degrees in May. Devoid of biting cold and hot and wet summers, this is a glorious time for all Everest lovers.The nighttime temperatures, although sometimes below zero are not alarmingly low. The lowest that nighttime temperatures get is -8 in March. This increases to -5 degrees in April and -3 in May.


Everest Base Camp Trek Equipment

Proper preparation and equipment will give you a great trekking experience. It is also possible to buy/rent trekking gear at affordable price in Kathmandu and Pokhara Nepal. Below is the recommended trekking equipment list for comfortable everest base camp trek.
Day trek pack
Extra layers, gloves, wind breaker and poncho
Sunscreen
Lip Balm with Sunscreen
Broad brimmed hat or bandana (for sun protection)
Iodine Water Tablets (personal preference)
Water Bottles or Camel Back
Sunglasses
Headlamp with extra batteries
Favorite Snacks
Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
Umbrella (works great in a light rain or to protect from the sun)
Duct tape or moleskin for blisters
Toilet Paper
Trekking Poles (optional)
Thermos (optional for hot beverages)
Head/Hands
Wide brimmed hat
Wool hat (Should cover ears)/Balaclava
Lightweight Gloves
Insulated Wool/Down Mittens
Gaiters (optional)
Body/Leg/Bag
Moisture wicking long sleeve T-shirts (2)
Moisture wicking T-shirts (1)
Long underwear pants (2)
Underwear (5 to 7)
Heavy Fleece/Down Jacket
Long sleeve shirts (2)
Sweatshirt (optional)
Fleece Pants
Trekking Pants (2)
Shorts (optional)
Gore Tex Waterproof Jacket with hood
Rain Poncho that covers your day pack
Waterproof Pants
FootWear
Hiking boots with ankle support
Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
Hiking socks (10)
Sock Liners (optional)
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag rated to -20° degree centigrade
Sleeping bag liner (optional)
Sleeping bag stuff sack
Rucksack(Duffel Bag)/Daypacks
Duffel Bag for Carrying Your Gear (we provide this for the trek)
Day Pack for Carrying what you need on the trail
Small Lock(s) for duffel bag and day pack
Waterproof cover for daypack
Dry Bags in several sizes
Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
First Aid Kit/Toiletries
Advil or Ibuprofen
Diamox (for altitude sickness)
Personal Prescriptions
Medical Tape (for preventing treating blisters)
Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant…)
Wet wipes
Panty Liners and Tampons
Sun/Face lotion
Hair brush
Hair ties
Hand warmers
Ear plugs for sleeping
Money/Paperwork
Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)
Spending Money
One Passport Size Photo (Needed for trekking permit
Other Items
Portable Solar Charger
Journal, pen and paper

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